CCBSA Supplier Growth Expo

The Supplier Development Roadshow is a national series of events run by Coca‑Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) to empower, train, and grow small Black‑owned suppliers within its value chain. It forms part of CCBSA’s broader Supplier Development Programme, which focuses on building capacity, improving competitiveness, and opening market access for SMMEs.

SPEAKERS

Busi Thusi

Head of Procurement, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

Refilwe Raseroka

Procurement Business Partner: Supplier Diversity & Capex, CCBSA

Selebogo Molefe

Managing Director - The Biz Plug

Zibusiso Mkhwanazi

Co-Founder - Avatar Group

Tebogo "ProVerb" Thekisho

Entrepreneur

Miles Khubheka

Entrepreneur

Lungisa Matshoba

Co-Founder - YOCO

ROADSHOW VENUES

POLOKWANE

Polokwane, meaning “Place of Safety” in Northern Sotho, is the capital and largest urban centre of South Africa’s Limpopo Province. Founded by Voortrekkers in 1886 and formerly known as Pietersburg, the city has grown into a major hub for agriculture, trade, and regional transport, supported by strong road and rail links as well as an international airport. Surrounded by some of the country’s finest cattle ranches and farms producing maize, potatoes, sorghum, peanuts, garlic, and fruit, Polokwane also hosts industries ranging from food processing to mineral products. Known as the “Gateway City,” it offers access to diverse natural attractions—from mountains to wilderness areas—while its lively downtown features museums, art galleries, jazz clubs, and cultural sites such as the Polokwane Art Museum, Hugh Exton Photographic Museum, and Bakone Malapa Open‑Air Museum. Today, Polokwane stands as a vibrant, fast‑growing city blending history, culture, and modern urban energy.

GQEBERHA

Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, is the largest city in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and a major seaport on Algoa Bay. Founded in 1820 as a British settlement around Fort Frederick the oldest British building in southern Africa the city has grown into the cultural, economic, and industrial hub of the province. Renamed in 2021 after the Xhosa and Khoe name for the Baakens River, Gqeberha is widely known as The Friendly City and The Windy City. It features a warm oceanic climate, long stretches of beaches, and easy access to attractions like Addo Elephant National Park, while its economy is powered by automotive manufacturing, shipping, and trade. Today, Gqeberha forms the heart of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality and blends rich history with coastal energy and diverse cultural heritage.

DURBAN

Durban, known in Zulu as eThekwini, is South Africa’s third‑largest city and the economic heart of KwaZulu‑Natal, positioned along the warm Indian Ocean on Natal Bay. Founded in 1835 on the site of the earlier Port Natal settlement, the city grew around its natural harbour—today the busiest port in sub‑Saharan Africa. Durban’s landscape stretches from the flat city centre to the green hills of the Berea and the coastal Bluff, with the Umgeni River marking its northern edge. The city enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters, making it a year‑round destination for beachgoers and tourists. Home to a diverse population and rich cultural mix, Durban features attractions such as the Golden Mile beachfront, uShaka Marine World, the Botanic Gardens, and the Moses Mabhida Stadium. As the core of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality—one of Africa’s largest Indian Ocean metros—Durban blends vibrant coastal living with major economic, cultural, and transport significance. If you want, I can also create a shorter, tourism‑focused, business‑focused, or storytelling version.

JOHANNESBURG

Johannesburg—often called Jozi, Joburg, or The City of Gold—is South Africa’s largest city and the economic powerhouse of the African continent. Founded in 1886 after the discovery of gold on the mineral‑rich Witwatersrand, the city rapidly grew into a global centre for finance, industry, and commerce, and today hosts the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, one of the world’s top 20 exchanges. As the capital of Gauteng, the country’s wealthiest province, Johannesburg is home to more than 5.5 million people and is recognized for its striking contrasts—gleaming skyscrapers alongside sprawling townships, world‑class universities next to vibrant informal economies. The city sits on the Highveld plateau at roughly 1,753 metres above sea level, giving it a mild climate with clear, sunny skies for most of the year. Known for its vast man‑made forest of over six million trees, Johannesburg blends history, culture, and relentless urban energy, making it one of Africa’s most dynamic and influential metros

ELGIN

Elgin, in the Western Cape’s Overberg region, is a lush, mountain‑ringed valley known for its cool climate, fertile soils, and long agricultural heritage. Just 70 km southeast of Cape Town, the valley sits beyond the Hottentots Holland Mountains and is centred around the town of Grabouw. It is one of South Africa’s most productive fruit‑growing regions, famously responsible for about 60% of the country’s apple crop. Over time, Elgin has also become a celebrated cool‑climate wine region, producing award‑winning Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir thanks to its altitude, ocean influence, and abundant winter rainfall. The landscape blends orchards, vineyards, forests, and fynbos, forming part of the UNESCO‑protected Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, and offering hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching, and scenic drives through dramatic passes like Sir Lowry’s and Houw Hoek. Today, Elgin is both an agricultural powerhouse and a tranquil countryside escape, known for its natural beauty, outdoor adventures, and thriving wine and tourism culture.

PROGRAMME

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Arrival & Registration

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Opening

9:30 am - 10:15 am

Welcoming address

Joe Ramokoto

9:30 am - 10:15 am

CCBSA Procurement & Risk update:

Stay informed. Stay competitive. In this essential procurement update, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa’s lead procurement experts, Busi Thusi and Refilwe Raseroka, share key insights into supplier expectations, procurement processes, and upcoming opportunities within the Coca-Cola ecosystem.

Busi Thusi

Refilwe Raseroka

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Supplier development case study

Supplier development case study fireside chats: A relaxed intimate conversation series where high performing CCBSA suppliers share their journeys, lessons, challenges and growth moments – spotlighting the real impact of supplier development in action.

Thabo Thobakgale

11:30 am - 11:45 am

Feedback & QnA Session

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Masterclass in funding

Unlock the funding strategies every growing SME needs. In this high-impact masterclass, Selebogo Molefe breaks down how suppliers can become investment-ready, access the right funding opportunities, and structure their businesses for sustainable growth.

Selebogo Molefe

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Expo & Corporate access to markets

Open doors to new markets and real business opportunities. This session connects SMEs directly with corporate partners who are actively shaping access to market across key industries. Hear firsthand what corporates are looking for, how partnerships are formed, and how suppliers can position themselves to win and scale.

Mr Price Foundation

Telkom

Blink Digital

IHS Towers

Cummins

MTN

Woolworths

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Guest Speaker

Our renowned, successful business leader who has built impactful enterprises from the ground up will share their entrepreneurial journeys, insights, and strategies to inspire and motivate delegates. Expect practical advice, real-world lessons, and a glimpse into the mindset that drives business growth, giving you the tools to unlock new corporate opportunities.

Tebogo "ProVerb" Thekisho

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm